J and her young son, have recently moved and had very little furniture and no flooring. We supplied furniture, but would appreciate your support with carpets. Mum's son, who has autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), runs around a lot. This is resulting in complaints from neighbours about the noise, which she is very anxious about. J, who works part-time whilst her son is at school, would be really grateful for your support in providing a master bedroom carpet. Many thanks

This young person found himself in County Durham after leaving his area and becoming homeless. Having care leaver status, but no support, we found him a property, however, he has no furniture. This young person is settling, but needs a hoover, a couch, tv unit and coffee table for the lounge and a kettle and toaster for the kitchen to enable him to start his new life in a new home and be able to live comfortably. We have managed to get him some items and a bed, but he has very little. Once settled, this young person is hoping to start college and rebuild his life. These items would make a big difference to his life. Thank you.

Our client has been attempting to have contact with their child and it has taken a year to bring them to where they are now. They have been granted contact through the courts, at a Contact Centre, which can cost between £50-£150 per visit. We are asking for help to ensure that they are able to financially manage this and not for the financial aspect to be a stumbling block. They have not had contact for around a year. This is a positive outcome and small steps to a better future for both the child and the parent.

This single mum, who is living at home with two children, has been through a really difficult time recently and is trying to rebuild her life. She is engaging really well with programmes, and is trying to make her house a home. Mum, who is struggling financially, has no washing machine, so we are hoping that, with some financial donations, we can order her a replacement. This will make a huge impact on the family and help mum keep on top of the washing. Thank you.

This single mum, who is living at home with her two children, has been through a really hard and challenging time over the last few years. She has been struggling with finances, has dealt with housing challenges, her son's attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis and bringing up a baby with little to no help. Mum has recently moved home, but with a lack of support and minimal appliances. We would like to provide the family with a cooker, so mum can make meals for her family at home. Could you please help? Thank you.

I am applying for funding for a washing machine for a lady that has fled her house, due to domestic abuse. My client is currently in temporary accommodation, as it is unsafe for her to return. She has no washing machine and is in a remote location where there are no launderettes in the vicinity. This lady is suffering from mental health issues, due to her experiences of domestic abuse. A washing machine would enable her to wash her clothes and make her life easier. Thank you for considering

This single mum, who is living at home with her two children, has been through a really hard and challenging time over the last few years. She has been struggling with finances, has dealt with housing challenges, her son's attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis and bringing up a baby with little to no help. Mum has recently moved house and doesn't have a cooker. There is separate Acts 435 request for the cooker and this request would cover the delivery and installation costs so we can safely get this delivered and fitted for mum. Thanks for your support.

N has been in rehabilitation for the last eighteen months and is moving back to Scotland to start an internship with us. She has made brilliant progress and is about to move into her new tenancy, where she will be starting from scratch and needing to build things up over a period of time. Her role with us is unpaid. N is excited to have her own home so she can have her kids visit, make it a place to build her life again and start planning for her future. We are delighted to be having N come on board this year.

This lovely young lady is single parent to a little four year old boy who has just started school. The council has moved them into a completely unfurnished flat. Mum has spent all her money on uniform and second-hand furniture, and now has to use the foodbank to get by. Friends have found her a fridge-freezer, but one of them suggested she asked us for help to get a new washing machine. Mum could not believe that we would help, as the council has refused.

This family have two children with significant needs, one of whom uses a wheelchair. They have very limited means and Social Services has identified the garden as a safeguarding issue because there is a lot of rubbish that has been left there. The family would like to use this space, but have struggled to clear it themselves. They have asked for help to hire a skip so that the rubbish can be removed and they can have a safe place to play. Please would you help if you are able?

R is a single mum to a two and a half year old. They were living with her mum, but this became problematic and they were put in a hotel, which also caused issues, as it was too noisy for the child to sleep. They have now been put in temporary accommodation, in a flat which they love, but are in desperate need of a washing machine. R’s only income is Universal Credit which is insufficient to allow her to save for a replacement. Mum would be very grateful for any help. Thank you

This gentleman is responding really well to his support plan and is making great progress. He is a Christian man who loves Jesus, and has recently moved into our 'move on' property. This has moved him a bit away from college, so he would really benefit from a bike to get him there and back. This gentleman has a laptop for his studies, however, it is not in full working order so he needs it repairing.

The gentleman, who has just moved into a flat, following a period of homelessness, is trying to rebuild his life whilst dealing with severe mental and physical health issues. He currently lacks many household items and sleeps on the floor, as he doesn't have funds for furniture. This is making this gentleman's health conditions worse, so we would like to help him to sleep peacefully in his own bed. We are supporting him to obtain health-related benefits so he can start to move forward in life.

M is a single mum who has moved into temporary accommodation with her young son. She has previously lived with her family and then was moved to a hotel, but both were problematic and they are now happily settling in their own flat. They are in need of a fridge freezer so mum can store food ready for cooking, but she is unable to afford this as her only income is Universal Credit. M would be very grateful for any help you can give. Thanks.

This lady has had an ongoing financial battle for a while, with relationship breakdown and business failure during Covid both being significant factors. One of her two children has severe mental health struggles and it has been as much as she can deal with to care for them. Thankfully she has had some major breakthroughs lately in this situation and has had the space to address her debt difficulties. She has the opportunity of a fresh start through bankruptcy which this funding, if raised, will go towards.

M has just moved into a supported housing hostel, but it does not have a washing machine. He has very few possessions and no savings, and his income only just covers daily living expenses, so he can't afford to purchase a washing machine himself. Your help to get a replacement would mean that M could look after his clothes and keep them clean and fresh, also helping to build confidence in leaving home and socialising, knowing that he has clean clothes to wear.

M, who has been living in temporary accommodation, has now secured a tenancy to move into, but it is unfurnished and he has no furniture or white goods. He has no savings and is on a low income which doesn't allow him to save towards much. Friends and family have helped with a few items, but M has been unable to get a washing machine and is struggling to keep his clothes clean. Your support to get a replacement machine will mean he can rely on being able to leave the house in clean clothes.

Grandma is currently looking after her nine year old grandson. Mum has recently moved into the family home and is completing work in order to look after her son. The family sofa has broken and they have been living with this for a while, but ideally would like to buy a second- hand replacement. With limited funds and the cost of living increasing, this is not a priority for the family. However, it would make a difference to their home as it would bring them comfort and the enjoyment of their lounge. Thank you.

M is an elderly gentleman with disabilities who has become a hoarder over the years. His home is no not safe for him to live in and he is being supported by a housing worker to start to declutter his home. M needs support to hire a skip so that further work can be done to remove items from his home, and he can look forward to a fresh start. Please can you help us support M to hire the skip he needs to relieve the pressure he feels and improve his overall health and wellbeing?

C, a former addict who has been homeless for most of his life, moved into his first home just over twelve months ago. He is working extremely hard to maintain his sobriety and keep his flat. Sadly, he bought a second-hand sofa which was infested with bedbugs. C has bought several products to try to eradicate this problem and it is beginning to affect his mental health. His housing provider and local council have been contacted, but have said it is the tenant's responsibility to pay for pest control.